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 /  29 June 2022  

#  The Greg & Maiya Mash-Up: Our Man-In-The-Know Styles Our Resident Model  


 Every month, we put your style questions to our man-in-the-know, Greg Zimmerman. This month, we thought rather than just telling you how to solve your dilemmas, we’d show you, too. Here, Greg offers up his advice – with a little help from resident SLMan model Maiya …  
 

 



 

 

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**Q: I'm going to the south of France for a big 40th birthday. It's a stylish group of guys, but I always veer towards classic dressing. Can you help me come up with a beach club/poolside look that isn't too 'out there' but will help me keep up with the rest?**

**A:** The beach club/poolside look is a lot tougher to get right than you think. You want to make sure it’s as cool as it is practical, considering the fact that it needs to transition from chilling by the pool or on the beach to the bar or restaurant where you’ll be catching up with friends. Days out at beach clubs are notorious for starting early and finishing late, so your outfit needs to evolve as the day goes on, too.

Here, the hat, shades, and espadrilles have been paired with a linen jacket that can be thrown over the shoulder later in the afternoon or early evening. The tonal colours make it easy to mix and match and to layer and de-layer accordingly.

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/8RqkC0ZYLT2MdKIHxgBlBapyeeY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-portrait-1-new.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/G2pGWw3yrg9RZr41OXd-XqBs1Ls=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-collage-1.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/0EOw3RKM8brbF-w0dW4U5LTg-8w=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-landscape-split-1.jpg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Poplin Double-Breasted Blazer, 59.99 (was £89.99), Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/poplin-double-breasted-suit-blazer-p04625076.html?v1=175082349) | [Slim Fit Fine-Knit Polo Shirt, £17.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0957091001.html) | [Linen Cotton Bermuda Shorts, £29.99 Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/linen---cotton-bermuda-shorts-p07248410.html?v1=183936528) | [Suedette Weave Belt, £20, River Island](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=38432&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.riverisland.com%2Fp%2Fbrown-suedette-weave-belt-388272) | [Split Suede Mule Slippers £39.99 (were £59.99), Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/split-suede-mule-slippers-p12720020.html?v1=190068239) | [ Cotton Twill Cap, £3.99, H&M](https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0982708018.html) | [Polarised Sunglasses, £12.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1046287001.html)

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/OG3m9rWQknjr3W14cLuTNZk7mVc=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-collage-2-new.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/jzMXdpWBu8k9m0d4HkKcZ-CNKqU=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-1.jpg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Linen Tailored Fit Double Breasted Italian Suit Jacket, £245, Hawes & Curtis](https://www.hawesandcurtis.co.uk/mensdark-green-semi-plain-linen-tailored-fit-double-breasted-italian-suit-jacket-1913-collection-jkplza47-e21) | [Regular Fit Fine-Knit Polo Shirt, £29.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1034853001.html) | [Regular Fit Linen-Mix Joggers, £24.99, H&M](https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0944819006.html)

 

 

 

 ![Mouliné-Organic Cotton Polo Shirt from Stòffa](https://media.slman.com/TywrF6wVEWv4-n1i2aIQ2gSLXxE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmouline-organic-cotton-polo-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Mouliné-Organic Cotton Polo Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fstoffa%2Fclothing%2Fshort-sleeve-polo-shirts%2Fmouline-organic-cotton-polo-shirt%2F43769801097576366)

 

##### Stòffa



 

£490

 

 

 

 ![Straight-Leg Linen Shorts from Massimo Alba](https://media.slman.com/bhPxnp1fqu31bWRTcAWPxVvg5Sw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fstraight-leg-linen-shorts.png)

 

 

[#### Straight-Leg Linen Shorts](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmassimo-alba%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-shorts%2Fstraight-leg-linen-shorts%2F43769801094525504)

 

##### Massimo Alba



 

£185

 

 

 

 ![Sal 1 Embellished Suede Clogs from Yuketen](https://media.slman.com/ZT0S6esgM6rtG9xQujEs59aOqRE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fsal-1-embellished-suede-clogs.png)

 

 

[#### Sal 1 Embellished Suede Clogs](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fyuketen%2Fshoes%2Fsummer-shoes%2Fsal-1-embellished-suede-clogs%2F38063312420993345)

 

##### Yuketen



 

£505

 

 

 

 ![Garment-Dyed Linen-Blend Shirt from MR P.](https://media.slman.com/Z04Y9IEkXMzna-rwQRQh8G-FFZE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fgarment-dyed-linen-blend-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Garment-Dyed Linen-Blend Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fgarment-dyed-linen-blend-shirt%2F33258524072124821)

 

##### MR P.



 

£125

 

 

 

 ![Slim-Fit Linen Drawstring Trousers from Thom Sweeney](https://media.slman.com/dQL8ANOryWZ0w6XvUndl71qTTA0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fslim-fit-linen-drawstring-trousers.jpg)

 

 

[#### Slim-Fit Linen Drawstring Trousers](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fthom-sweeney%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Fslim-fit-linen-drawstring-trousers%2F43769801094587783)

 

##### Thom Sweeney



 

£395

 

 

 

 ![2.5cm Leather-Trimmed Woven Suede Belt from Tom Ford](https://media.slman.com/PmoeIucvXd2-hTbiqJgck0NzlhQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2F25cm-leather-trimmed-woven-suede-belt.png)

 

 

[#### 2.5cm Leather-Trimmed Woven Suede Belt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fyuketen%2Fshoes%2Fsummer-shoes%2Fsal-1-embellished-suede-clogs%2F38063312420993345)

 

##### Tom Ford



 

£414 *(was £690)*

 

 

 

 ![Dane III Long-Length Swim Shorts from Orlebar Brown](https://media.slman.com/rdD7hJYwS_yQ4XnaxFrlYBQxWas=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fdane-iii-long-length-swim-shorts.png)

 

 

[#### Dane III Long-Length Swim Shorts](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Forlebar-brown%2Fclothing%2Fplain-swim-shorts%2Fdane-iii-long-length-swim-shorts%2F42247633208962306)

 

##### Orlebar Brown



 

£175

 

 

 

 ![Logo-Appliquéd Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap from Folk](https://media.slman.com/todn1nyCV1u7esEZliHYLHjBqho=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Flogo-appliqued-cotton-twill-baseball-cap.jpg)

 

 

[#### Logo-Appliquéd Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ffolk%2Faccessories%2Fcaps%2Flogo-appliqued-cotton-twill-baseball-cap%2F38063312419631321)

 

##### Folk



 

£55

 

 

 

 ![Lucien Regenerated Suede By evolo® Derby Shoes from MR. P](https://media.slman.com/adPJe0VTMkrGUpU1rxOHw1p4Av0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Flucien-regenerated-suede-evolor-derby-shoes.png)

 

 

[#### Lucien Regenerated Suede By evolo® Derby Shoes](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fshoes%2Fderby-shoes%2Flucien-regenerated-suede-by-evolor-derby-shoes%2F45666037504180441)

 

##### MR. P



 

£295

 

 

 

 ![Monaco Camp-Collar Linen Shirt from Derek Rose](https://media.slman.com/bFW2iRtgZ75cuEwbVO-Qjlu0WWM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmonaco-camp-collar-linen-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Monaco Camp-Collar Linen Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fderek-rose%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fmonaco-camp-collar-linen-shirt%2F42247633208106663)

 

##### Derek Rose



 

£185

 

 

 

 ![Gold Vermeil Chain Bracelet from Miansai](https://media.slman.com/VdHxGC8ceVMcFSf3Y8phoIBPJgI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fgold-vermeil-chain-bracelet.png)

 

 

[#### Gold Vermeil Chain Bracelet](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmiansai%2Faccessories%2Fbracelets%2Fgold-vermeil-chain-bracelet%2F27086482324482915)

 

##### Miansai



 

£95

 

 

 

 ![Dunmore Tapered Linen And Cotton-Blend Twill Trousers from Orlebar Brown](https://media.slman.com/QFPIvE63jCoGK9Osv7C5Rpiobw4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fdunmore-tapered-linen-and-cotton-blend-twill-trousers.jpg)

 

 

[#### Dunmore Tapered Linen And Cotton-Blend Twill Trousers](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Forlebar-brown%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Fdunmore-tapered-linen-and-cotton-blend-twill-trousers%2F42247633208962704)

 

##### Orlebar Brown



 

£225

 

 

 

 ![Kennedy Round-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate And Titanium Sunglasses from Mr Leight](https://media.slman.com/D0bkRYyGVeAsFmoPuLNECbbsqVU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fkennedy-round-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-and-titanium-sunglasses.png)

 

 

[#### Kennedy Round-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate And Titanium Sunglasses](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-leight%2Faccessories%2Fround-frame%2Fkennedy-round-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-and-titanium-sunglasses%2F42247633208740629)

 

##### Mr Leight



 

£515

 

 

 

 ![Straight-Leg Cotton And Linen-Blend Drawstring Bermuda Shorts from Loro Piana](https://media.slman.com/IbL94yCzKdur7zYY1Lp_8JejICc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fstraight-leg-cotton-and-linen-blend-drawstring-bermuda-shorts.png)

 

 

[#### Straight-Leg Cotton And Linen-Blend Drawstring Bermuda Shorts](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Floro-piana%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-shorts%2Fstraight-leg-cotton-and-linen-blend-drawstring-bermuda-shorts%2F43769801094507456)

 

##### Loro Piana



 

£390

 

 

 

 ![Silveira Convertible-Collar Linen Shirt from La Paz](https://media.slman.com/qF5pkxIVdpKvMH2LzC55YF4PZ1o=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fsilveira-convertible-collar-linen-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Silveira Convertible-Collar Linen Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fla-paz%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fsilveira-convertible-collar-linen-shirt%2F43769801097288062)

 

##### La Paz



 

£140

 

 

 

 ![Agora Leather Sandals from Officine Creative](https://media.slman.com/5Cz1hO-lGTn6BXTw4qSZPIioVwA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fagora-leather-sandals.png)

 

 

[#### Agora Leather Sandals](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine-creative%2Fshoes%2Fsummer-shoes%2Fagora-leather-sandals%2F42247633208297506)

 

##### Officine Creative



 

£330

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

**Q: I'm starting a new job in July. It's not a corporate environment, but my role involves lots of client meetings, so I need to look good. Can you help me come up with a failsafe first day look?**

**A:** Choose a colour palette that can be mixed and matched – you can always create multiple outfits with a strong core (straight leg white denim and a light blue shirt is always a stylish combination). Over the top, a suede field jacket is better for daytime, while a navy blazer works well for evening. It’s nice to also mix and match the fabrics – it gives the look more richness and texture and makes your overall outfit look more expensive. A solid Oxford shirt will anchor any look because it’s versatile and timeless. Finally, if you want to be taken seriously in any professional setting, make sure the footwear’s good.

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/h-Aaey7FmNuIMh7uDW6GqdHp0lM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-portrait-2-new.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/atg4au4LhA_ZrkyLxA2N7CV0pRA=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-collage-3.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Suede Overshirt, £378, Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fstyle%2FST135512%3F_br_psugg_q%3Dsparks) | [Relaxed Fit Linen-Blend Shirt, £19.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1037470003.html) | [Textured Chino Trousers, 22.99 (was £32.99), Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/textured-chino-trousers-p09252430.html?v1=166831285) | [Leather wide belt, £13, ASOS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35718&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fasos-design%2Fasos-design-leather-wide-belt-in-brown-with-antique-silver-buckle%2Fprd%2F24148564%3FctaRef%3Dmy%2520orders%26pdpservermvt%3Dpdp-edge-mvt_accOpen) | [Toecap leather Derby Shoes, £69.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/toecap-leather-derby-shoes-p12400920.html?v1=189347436)

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/3VGD0tmHL4Z4qgznUwLLaDDWRok=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-landscape-split-2-new.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/pb-6riaA0WCHLaCpQRoEufJvzd0=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-2.jpg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Efford Herringbone Weave Blazer, £165 (was £275), Ted Baker](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/P09jkN) | [Relaxed Fit Linen-Blend Shirt, £19.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1037470003.html) | [Textured Chino Trousers, 22.99 (was £32.99), Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/textured-chino-trousers-p09252430.html?v1=166831285) | [Leather wide belt, £13, ASOS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35718&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asos.com%2Fasos-design%2Fasos-design-leather-wide-belt-in-brown-with-antique-silver-buckle%2Fprd%2F24148564%3FctaRef%3Dmy%2520orders%26pdpservermvt%3Dpdp-edge-mvt_accOpen) | [Toecap leather Derby Shoes, £69.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/toecap-leather-derby-shoes-p12400920.html?v1=189347436)

 

 

 

 ![Doria Unstructured Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Flannel Blazer from Barena](https://media.slman.com/BM3IMCwbdFNVN-6TSR1isL3SaP0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fdoria-unstructured-double-breasted-wool-blend-flannel-blazer.png)

 

 

[#### Doria Unstructured Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Flannel Blazer](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fbarena%2Fclothing%2Fsuit-jackets%2Fdoria-unstructured-double-breasted-wool-blend-flannel-blazer%2F43769801095192376)

 

##### Barena



 

£540

 

 

 

 ![Button-Down Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt from Kingsman + Drake's](https://media.slman.com/HrKH6UQGc2P5p9AhoDi-QpVbo04=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fcotton-oxford-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Button-Down Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fkingsman%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fplus-drake-s-button-down-collar-cotton-oxford-shirt%2F43769801097017871)

 

##### Kingsman + Drake's



 

£165

 

 

 

 ![Four Season Relaxed-Fit Cotton-Blend Chinos from Incotex](https://media.slman.com/6xuMG2BHU0uLJQPfX6HUBMUD7ZA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Ffour-season-relaxed-fit-cotton-blend-chinos.jpg)

 

 

[#### Four Season Relaxed-Fit Cotton-Blend Chinos](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fincotex%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Ffour-season-relaxed-fit-cotton-blend-chinos%2F4068790126371827)

 

##### Incotex



 

£159 *(was £265)*

 

 

 

 ![Waterbury Dive Automatic 40mm Stainless Steel And Leather Watch from Timex](https://media.slman.com/vVAI5Eik7SflUxUSm625hfIahYw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fwaterbury-dive-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-and-leather-watch.jpg)

 

 

[#### Waterbury Dive Automatic 40mm Stainless Steel And Leather Watch](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ftimex%2Faccessories%2Ffashion-watches%2Fwaterbury-dive-automatic-40mm-stainless-steel-and-leather-watch%2F1647597283153169)

 

##### Timex



 

£245

 

 

 

 ![Suede Jacket from MR P.](https://media.slman.com/qpVJMuMUeCPdXUG6eYoZrW712TU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fsuede-jacket.png)

 

 

[#### Suede Jacket](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fleather-jackets%2Fsuede-jacket%2F33258524072138476)

 

##### MR P.



 

£695

 

 

 

 ![Open Walk Wish Wool Desert Boots from Loro Piana](https://media.slman.com/vA0cpwTNZB29a6p0YOmVtyhMyzI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fopen-walk-wish-wool-desert-boots.png)

 

 

[#### Open Walk Wish Wool Desert Boots](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Floro-piana%2Fshoes%2Fdesert-boots%2Fopen-walk-wish-wool-desert-boots%2F27086482323867491)

 

##### Loro Piana



 

£690

 

 

 

 ![Brushed Knitted Shirt from MR P.](https://media.slman.com/V8xYP2jAj08yztLsusVmVlA5yZI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fbrushed-knitted-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Brushed Knitted Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fbrushed-knitted-shirt%2F38063312420281396)

 

##### MR P.



 

£122.50 *(was £245)*

 

 

 

 ![Auguste Grandad-Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt from Officine Générale](https://media.slman.com/dt4pPkVhvTRzM3TgLijD3HRhUWk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fauguste-grandad-collar-cotton-oxford-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Auguste Grandad-Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine-generale%2Fclothing%2Fplain-shirts%2Fauguste-grandad-collar-cotton-oxford-shirt%2F3633577413460346)

 

##### Officine Générale



 

£210

 

 

 

 ![Cambridge Leather Oxford Shoes from Grenson](https://media.slman.com/huLbcrirlzV7yQaqyo6qZxTUDyI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fcambridge-leather-oxford-shoes.png)

 

 

[#### Cambridge Leather Oxford Shoes](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fgrenson%2Fshoes%2Foxford-shoes%2Fcambridge-leather-oxford-shoes%2F36093695689009650)

 

##### Grenson



 

£395

 

 

 

 ![Garment-Dyed Organic Cotton-Twill Blazer from MR P.](https://media.slman.com/xymdaNLaJYD_gO2W86ZzG1EaHoI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fgarment-dyed-organic-cotton-twill-blazer.png)

 

 

[#### Garment-Dyed Organic Cotton-Twill Blazer](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fclothing%2Fsuit-jackets%2Fgarment-dyed-organic-cotton-twill-blazer%2F33258524072128344)

 

##### MR P.



 

£235

 

 

 

 ![Honeycomb-Knit Silk And Cotton-Blend Polo Shirt from Tom Ford](https://media.slman.com/0RepueayUVzddWeTqvewc4d7MoI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fhoneycomb-knit-silk-and-cotton-blend-polo-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Honeycomb-Knit Silk And Cotton-Blend Polo Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ftom-ford%2Fclothing%2Fshort-sleeve-polo-shirts%2Fhoneycomb-knit-silk-and-cotton-blend-polo-shirt%2F43769801095899036)

 

##### Tom Ford



 

£850

 

 

 

 ![Chelsea Cap-Toe Burnished-Leather Oxford Shoes from Edward Green](https://media.slman.com/rMvTZ3OJXY5OH18wLIN-9C5BPt0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fchelsea-cap-toe-burnished-leather-oxford-shoes.png)

 

 

[#### Chelsea Cap-Toe Burnished-Leather Oxford Shoes](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fedward-green%2Fshoes%2Foxford-shoes%2Fchelsea-cap-toe-burnished-leather-oxford-shoes%2F666467151853255)

 

##### Edward Green



 

£965

 

 

 

 ![Suede Jacket from Richard James](https://media.slman.com/A9KgDqxVd21W4ciwQVAyoO36OpU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fsuede-jacket-2.png)

 

 

[#### Suede Jacket](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Frichard-james%2Fclothing%2Fleather-jackets%2Fsuede-jacket%2F43769801094567164)

 

##### Richard James



 

£1,895

 

 

 

 ![Knitted Polo Shirt from Alex Mill](https://media.slman.com/ABNJ2yig84ttBA2hm-_o0kyo1lo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fknitted-polo-shirt.png)

 

 

[#### Knitted Polo Shirt](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Falex-mill%2Fclothing%2Flong-sleeve-polo-shirts%2Fknitted-polo-shirt%2F43769801095701465)

 

##### Alex Mill



 

£130

 

 

 

 ![Lucien Regenerated Suede By evolo® Derby Shoes from MR P.](https://media.slman.com/gA9yVpeFpB9H_7OIz5xC2HfKXWk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Flucien-regenerated-suede-evolor-derby-shoes_0.png)

 

 

[#### Lucien Regenerated Suede By evolo® Derby Shoes](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fmr-p%2Fshoes%2Fderby-shoes%2Flucien-regenerated-suede-by-evolor-derby-shoes%2F45666037504180441)

 

##### MR P.



 

£295

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

**Q: I’ve been invited to a UK wedding in August, but I'm bored of navy suits. What else might work?**

**A:** I often find myself asking friends what they plan to wear to a wedding and most of them – close to 99% – say a navy suit and a white shirt. So, thank you for asking this question.

Considering that the wedding is in August, you’re going to want to opt for summer fabrics – seersucker, linen, silk, cottons – and if you own a navy suit already, that’s where you should start. Use the trousers as an anchor, before adding some summer flair with a contrasting jacket. Sometimes, it’s okay to go slightly less traditional with a grandad-collar shirt. Complete the look with a pocket square that matches the colour of your shirt, and for flourish, roll the cuff of your shirt over your jacket – just make sure it’s neat.

If you’re in the market for an entirely new suit, forest green is an equally smart choice – but one that looks a bit more modern. It also works with most complexions, which is a bonus. A double-breasted jacket steers further away from the conventional and adds a touch of European flair.

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/TSbAm4RA0VFG-OC1UV74xRovz00=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-portrait-3-new.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/13eLCPXsFFoHvrxy37EPayldowo=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-collage-4.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Linen Tailored Fit Double Breasted Italian Suit Jacket, £245, Hawes & Curtis](https://www.hawesandcurtis.co.uk/mensdark-green-semi-plain-linen-tailored-fit-double-breasted-italian-suit-jacket-1913-collection-jkplza47-e21) | [Linen Tailored Fit Italian Pleated Suit Trousers, £150, Hawes & Curtis](https://www.hawesandcurtis.co.uk/mens-dark-green-semi-plain-linen-tailored-fit-italian-pleated-suit-trousers-1913-collection-trplza47-e21) | [Frontier Cotton Satin Stretch Slim Fit Shirt, £78, Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fg284417s1%2Fa85338%23a85338) | [Toecap leather Derby Shoes, £69.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/toecap-leather-derby-shoes-p12400920.html?v1=189347436)

 

 

 

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 ![](https://media.slman.com/7s5y8G253x6aleb6gWGk3qYkhy8=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-3.jpg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kin Single Breasted Linen Blazer, £298, Reiss](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fstyle%2FST092751%2FT82089%23T82089) | [Cotton Shirt, £32.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/cotton-shirt-p03182405.html?v1=183949966) | [Pleated Comfort Trousers, £22.99 (was £32.99), Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/pleated-comfort-trousers-p00706460.html?v1=155719783) | [Toecap leather Derby Shoes, £69.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/toecap-leather-derby-shoes-p12400920.html?v1=189347436) | [Suedette Weave Belt, £20, River Island](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=38432&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.riverisland.com%2Fp%2Fbrown-suedette-weave-belt-388272) | [Polarised Sunglasses, £12.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1046287001.html)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ![](https://media.slman.com/YO8Z4CcoRJTcCwirtA7ja6yo-Tc=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fmaiya-full-bleed-collage-5-new.png)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cotton Shirt, £32.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/cotton-shirt-p03182405.html?v1=183949966) | [Pleated Comfort Trousers, £22.99 (was £32.99), Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/pleated-comfort-trousers-p00706460.html?v1=155719783) | [Toecap leather Derby Shoes, £69.99, Zara](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/toecap-leather-derby-shoes-p12400920.html?v1=189347436) | [Suedette Weave Belt, £20, River Island](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=38432&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.riverisland.com%2Fp%2Fbrown-suedette-weave-belt-388272) | [Polarised Sunglasses, £12.99, H&M](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.1046287001.html)

 

 

 

 ![Geneva Suit from Albert Clothing](https://media.slman.com/apcG5zNNZzo4hdrMw5TgvuPARFU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fgeneva-suit.png)

 

 

[#### Geneva Suit](https://albertclothing.com/collections/suits-1/products/geneva-suit-1)

 

##### Albert Clothing



 

£425

 

 

 

 ![Tailored Fit Silk And Linen Double Breasted Jacket from Marks & Spencer](https://media.slman.com/CzlFgA9r6fCttCdBr-eLT7i-lJA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Fms-tailored-fit-silk-and-linen-double-breasted-jacket.png)

 

 

[#### Tailored Fit Silk And Linen Double Breasted Jacket](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fsilk-rich-double-breasted-jacket%2Fp%2Fclp60548640)

 

##### Marks & Spencer



 

£260

 

 

 

 ![Alban Seersucker Suit from Albert Clothing](https://media.slman.com/aAXnOXgrskaQisrgcuyqh_0SKa0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Falban-seersucker-suit-moss-green.png)

 

 

[#### Alban Seersucker Suit](https://albertclothing.com/products/alban-seersucker-suit-moss-green?_pos=3&_psq=Alban+Seersucker-Suit&_ss=e&_v=1.0)

 

##### Albert Clothing



 

£455

 

 

 

 ![Linen Suit Jacket from Paul Smith](https://media.slman.com/Hgb4oJCb4zTzcKKkdEgxhpwdom4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F06%2Flinen-suit-jacket.png)

 

 

[#### Linen Suit Jacket](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fpaul-smith%2Fclothing%2Fsuit-jackets%2Flinen-suit-jacket%2F42247633208832303)

 

##### Paul Smith



 

£695

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

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